Environment
“The As Built rating is especially significant in that the
physical building has achieved the excellence in green
building design aspirations that it set out to attain,” said
Brian Wilkinson, the chief executive of the GBCSA.
He explained that buildings were one of the main
contributors to climate change. “[Absa Towers West] is a
very large building even in global terms and Absa can be
justly proud of this very tangible demonstration of their
commitment.”
Absa could expect a positive return for investing in the
building and saving operating costs associated with energy
and water, he added.
Last year, the building won a Halala Joburg Award in the
category Sustaining Joburg for managing public space well
and for meeting five-star ratings by the GBCSA.
The bank also won a Green Excellence Award from Frost
and Sullivan, a global business market research company
that recognises commitment to environmental
sustainability.
A gas turbine converts fuel to electricityThe GBCSA
recognised Absa Towers West for being energy and
resource efficient and environmentally responsible. The
building incorporates design and construction elements that
eliminate the negative impact of development on the
environment and occupants.
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